Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology

Purpose

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of industrial psychological principles and methods. It will further develop the intellectual and professional skills of the learner and prepare the learner for further studies.

Rationale

This qualifcation will prepare learners to reflect on their own psychological and human resource management applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of industrial psychology within their everyday lives. It will prepare them for further study in Industrial psychology. (An Industrial Psychology Honours graduate may register at the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa as counsellor having completed either the qualification with both Industrial Psychology and Psychology as majors, completed an internship in a recognised focus area and passed a Board examination.

Recognition Of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF Level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 7.

The learners should be able to

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management correctly and reflect on the application made.
2. Plan and execute advanced research in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology /human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken.
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made.
4. Accountably develop an advanced theoretical and practical macro-vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally.
5. Effectively and responsibly organise coordinate basic resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof.
6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/ human resource management.
7. Practise acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof.
8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology /human resource management environment.
9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management. strategies.
10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management both on the local and national level.
11. Practise acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology / human resource management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made.
12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof.

1. Identify and solve problems in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management correctly by applying the advanced theoretical principles correctly and reflect on the application made.
2. Plan and execute advanced research in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology /human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken.
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made correctly.

Developed an accountable and effective advanced theoretical and practical macro-vision of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally.

1. Organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof.
2. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management?
3. Practise acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof.
4. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology /human resource management environment.)

8 Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management.

1. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management.
2. Are the learners able to practise acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology /human resource management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
3. Demonstrate the acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflect on the application thereof.)

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Continuous assessment

Learners are continuously assessed via written and/or practical class assignments, essays, informal class tests and formal written and/or practical modular tests which will be utilised as an entry requirement for examination purposes. A minimum mark of 40% per module is required for entry into summative assessment.

Psychometric testing and case reports are on an independent level. Practical work surrounding the practice of Industrial Psychology is of a group nature.

Self-assessment

Learners will also need to complete written and practical assignments and answer questions which they will then self-assess on the basis of model answers given.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written 3 hour examination in each module. A final mark will be calculated based on the average of each module's test and exam mark.